Miss Universe is getting ready to say goodbye to her title

By Jaclyn Hendricks November 18, 2018 | 11:46am

Set to give up her Miss Universe title during this year’s competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec. 16, Nel-Peters is enjoying the final weeks of her reign by focusing on matters close to her heart.

“I’ve been working with God’s Love We Deliver since I started my reign as Miss Universe,” she told Page Six on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s Race to Deliver with New York Road Runners, in which she’ll hold the tape at the finish line.

Modal TriggerDemi-Leigh Nel-Peters after being named Miss Universe 2017
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters after being named Miss Universe 2017Getty Images
“I’ve just grown to love the organization so much, and it’s amazing what they do,” Nel-Peters, 23, said of God’s Love We Deliver, which provides nutritious meals to those with serious illnesses living within the metropolitan area. “I love to support them everywhere I can.”

Reflecting on her past year as Miss Universe, the native of South Africa is thankful for the experience and grateful to those who have helped her along the way.

“I think one of the things I’ll miss most is the people I got to work with, the organization, they’ve been so supportive and so helpful throughout the whole year,” Nel-Peters explained. “[I’m] saying goodbye to one part of my life and also getting excited for next year.”

Nel-Peters will be based in Manhattan in 2019, where she hopes to make an impact in the fashion industry.

“I recently signed with IMG Models, so I’ll be working full-time with them,” she shared.

Until then, Nel-Peters plans to enjoy the holiday season, which includes Christmas back home in South Africa, and her first traditional Thanksgiving with boyfriend Tim Tebow.

“I know there’s a lot of watching football involved,” she said.

Nel-Peters will crown her successor during the 67th annual Miss Universe pageant next month, which will be hosted by Steve Harvey and Ashley Graham. 

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